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Santa Claus Village, Husky and Reindeers Combo Safari

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Rovaniemi’s Splendor Self-Guided Tour through Lapland’s Capital

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Rovaniemi: Lappish Cooking Master Class

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Rovaniemi: Lappish Cooking Master Class

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Northern Lights photography tour with BBQ

What to do in Rovaniemi

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Santa Claus Village

Meet jolly old St. Nick in his homeland of Rovaniemi at a meticulously detailed attraction dedicated to all things Santa.

Either enjoy a day of skiing or snowboarding on the Finnish "mountain" or strap on a pair of snowshoes and head to the top to venture around. You will be rewarded with panoramic views of Rovaniemi and the Finnish landscape. In the summer there is mountain trail biking and plenty of trekking options.

Ounasvaara

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Rovaniemi with a visit to Ounasvaara. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Arktikum

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Immerse yourself in one of the planet’s most treacherous environments and discover how humans and animals have adapted to make it their home.

Lordi Square which includes shopping, cbd and signage

Lordi's Square

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Go on a heavy metal pilgrimage by visiting this square, which is dedicated to Finland’s most famous hard rockers. Dine and shop while you’re here.

SantaPark

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Bring your family to SantaPark and enjoy some excitement at this amusement park in Rovaniemi. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

University of Lapland

5/5(4 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Lapland during your visit to Rovaniemi. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Arctic Golf Finland

Enjoy a round of golf in Rovaniemi at Arctic Golf Finland. You can seek out the safari tours and ski slopes in this quaint area.

Lappia House

4/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of Rovaniemi when you stop by Lappia House. Stroll along the riverfront in this quaint area, or seek out the safari tours.

Revontuli Shopping Center

4.5/5(8 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Revontuli Shopping Center during your stay in Rovaniemi. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront, or seek out the safari tours.